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Learn about Audio File Formats and APIs that can open and create Audio files

The audio file format is a category of digital file formats for representation of audio information along with its meta-data. A number of Audio file formats exist based on the nature of data contained within the audio file. Such files can be stored in compressed as well as uncompressed audio file formats. Popular audio file formats include MP3, WAV, PCM and WMA. You can find the file structure details and internal file format of these file types in the following articles.

Open Source APIs for Audio File Formats

Check out the Open Source APIs for working with Audio File Formats.

List of Audio File Extensions and Associated File Formats

Following is a list of common audio file formats along with their file extensions.

  • S3MLearn what an S3M (.s3m) audio file is, how Scream Tracker 3 module sequencing works, its key characteristics, and how to create, play, and convert S3M files.
  • SPXLearn all about the Speex (.spx) audio format, its speech-compression technology, key characteristics, and how to open or convert SPX files easily.
  • STMDiscover Scream Tracker II (.stm) module audio. Explore 4-channel PC sound history, 8-bit sample architecture, and modern tools to play and convert STM files.
  • TAKDiscover the TAK (.tak) lossless audio format, its high-speed compression performance, key technical specs, and how to create, open, and convert TAK files.
  • DFFLearn what a DFF (.dff) audio file is, how the DSDIFF 1-bit audio standard works, key specs, and how to create, convert, and play DFF files. Compare DFF vs. DSF.
  • DSFLearn what a DSF (.dsf) audio file is, how Direct Stream Digital 1-bit sound works, its key characteristics, and how to create, play, and tag DSD files. Compare DFF vs. DSF.
  • iLBCDiscover the iLBC audio format (.ilbc). Learn about its packet loss resilience, frame modes, VoIP architecture, and how to create, convert, and open iLBC files.
  • QOALearn what a QOA (.qoa) audio file is, how QOA Audio works, its key characteristics, and how to create, play, encode, and tag QOA audio files.
  • PTXLearn about Pro Tools Session File and how to open it and compare PTX vs. PES. It is a Bridge for pattern and embroidery design
  • MUSLearn about Finale Notation Legacy File and how to open it.A MUS file is a proprietary music file format, a relic of DOS gaming audio.
  • MUS MinecraftUnpacking Minecraft's musical notation system. Learn about Minecraft Music File and how to read, convert and open it.
  • QCPLearn about PureVoice Audio file and how to create, use and open it. Lean about the key features of QCP file format.
  • SESXLearn about Audition Session file and how to create, read, convert, and open it. Powering Adobe audition session files
  • PKFLearn about PKF Adobe Audition Peak File and how to open it. Compare PKF vs. Other Olympus Formats. It is also known the Pocket digital voice recorder file.
  • MUSXLearn about MUSX Finale Notation File and how to open it.
  • TGUnpacking trigraph's legacy in digital communication. Learn about TG TuxGuitar Document and how to open and read it.
  • GPLearn about GP Guitar Pro 7 File and how to open and read it. It is also known as Universal Language of Guitar Tablature.
  • ENCLearn about ENC Encore Musical Notation file format and APIs that can create and open ENC files.
  • CDRLearn about CDR Raw CD Audio Data file format and APIs that can create and open CDR files. Two formats, one extension, a complete guide
  • CAFLearn about CAF format and APIs that can create and open CAF files. A modern and flexible solution for storing digital audio.
  • ITLearn about IT P(the Powerhouse of Tracker Music) format and APIs that can create and open IT files.
  • STYLearn about STY format and APIs that can create, read, convert, and open STY files.Yamaha vs Korg STY Files
  • MSCZLearn about MSCZ (MuseScore Compressed Score) file format and APIs that can create and open MSCZ files. A compact powerhouse in tracker music history.
  • AIFLearn about AIF format and APIs that can create and open AIF files. A good solution for storing high-fidelity, uncompressed audio data.
  • M4RLearn about M4R(the complete guide to iPhone ringtones) file format and APIs that can create and open M4R files. Compare M4R with M4A file format.
  • WPROJLearn about WPROJ file format and APIs that can create and open WPROJ files.
  • EFSLearn about EFS file format and APIs that can create and open EFS files.
  • RIPLearn about RIP file format and APIs that can create and open RIP files.
  • EC3Learn about EC3 file format and APIs that can create and open EC3 files.Advanced audio coding standard developed by Dolby to deliver superior, high-fidelity audio.
  • MTMLearn about MTM file format and APIs that can create and open MTM files. A compact powerhouse in tracker music history and Audio Channels of MTM.
  • FLPLearn about FLP file format and APIs that can create and open FLP files. It is the Blueprint of Your Music Production and can be transferred between computers.
  • MUILearn about MUI (Myriad User Instrument) file format and APIs that can create and open MUI files. Powering a multilingual and streamlined windows experience
  • SF2SF2 file format is the foundation of Digital Sound Fonts. Learn about SF2 file format and APIs that can create, read, convert, and open SF2 files.
  • WEBALearn about WEBA file format and APIs that can create and open WEBA files.
  • WFPLearn about WFP file format and APIs that can create and open WFP files.
  • MXLLearn about MXL file format and APIs that can create and open MXL files. compare MXL vs. Proprietary Formats. It is the universal standard for Digital Sheet Music.
  • NSALearn about MPC (the Audio Standard for Voice Recorders) file format and APIs that can create and open MPC files. Compare NSA vs. DSS format.
  • M3U8Learn about .m3u8 file and APIs that can create and open M3U8 files. It is the invisible workhorse that powers our on-demand video culture and live streaming experiences.
  • VQFLearn about VQF file format and APIs that can create and open VQF files.
  • VOCLearn about VOC file format and APIs that can create and open VOC files.
  • VOXLearn about VOX file format and APIs that can create and open VOX files.
  • ACTLearn about ACT file format and APIs that can create and open ACT files.
  • MMFLearn about MMF (the sound of a Mobile era) file format and APIs that can create and open MMF files.
  • RF64RF64 is a Specialized Audio Archive Container. Learn about RF64 file format and APIs that can create and open RF64 files.
  • GSMLearn about GSM file format and APIs that can create and open GSM files. The Voice of early digital mobile communication and specialized audio compression standard
  • 8SVXLearn about 8SVX file format and APIs that can create and open 8SVX files.
  • MODLearn about MOD file format and APIs that can create, convert and open MOD files. The unsung hero of computer music and demoscene culture
  • WVLearn about WV file format and APIs that can create and open WV files.
  • AALearn about AA file format and APIs that can create and open AA files.
  • MP2Learn about MP2(MPEG Layer 2) file format and APIs that can create, convert and open MP2 files. The Audio Backbone of Early Digital Broadcasting
  • WPLLearn about WPL file format and APIs that can create, convert and open WPL files.
  • CDALearn about CDA file format and APIs that can create, convert and open CDA files.
  • M4BLearn about M4B (the audiobook lover's best-kept secret) file format and APIs that can create, convert and open M4B files. compare M4B with MP3.
  • M4PLearn about M4P (Apple's protected audio standard) file format and APIs that can create, convert and open M4P files.
  • AAXLearn about AAX file format and APIs that can create and open AAX files.
  • APELearn about APE file format and APIs that can create, convert and open APE files. Learn about its features, key characteristics, and its niche in audiophile archiving.
  • AMRLearn about AMR file format and APIs that can create, convert and open AMR files. The voice specialist of the mobile world
  • AIFFLearn about AIFF file format and APIs that can create, convert and open AIFF files, a high-fidelity, uncompressed audio standard developed by Apple.
  • DSSLearn about DSS file format and APIs that can create, convert and open DSS files. It is also known the professional standard for digital speech recording
  • M4ALearn about M4A(modern standard for digital audio) file format and APIs that can create, convert and open M4A files.
  • ALACLearn about ALAC file format and APIs that can create and open ALAC files. Apple's secret for High-Fidelity, Lossless audio codec with efficient compression.
  • MPCLearn about MPC file format and APIs that can create and open MPC files. The audiophile's choice for High-Quality qudio compression.
  • OPUSLearn about OPUS file format (Modern standard for internet audio streaming and communication) and APIs that can create and open OPUS files.
  • WMALearn about WMA file format and APIs that can create and open WMA files.
  • MKALearn about MKA file format and APIs that can open and create MKA files. It is also kown as the ultimate container for multimedia.
  • AACLearn about AAC file format and APIs that can create and open AAC files.
  • AC3AC-3 (Dolby Digital) is a lossy audio codec supporting up to six channels, ideal for surround sound in home theaters, Blu-rays, DVDs, and HDTV.
  • FLACLearn about FLAC file format and APIs that can create and open FLAC files.
  • M3ULearn about M3U(audio playlist file) file format and APIs that can create and open M3U files. An M3U file (standing for MP3 URL) is essentially a plain text playlist file.
  • MIDYour file format guide to learn what is an MID(the universal language of digital music) file and APIs that can create and open MID file.
  • MP3Learn about the MP3 file format, how to open MP3 files, and download a sample MP3 file. The digital audio revolution that reshaped the world. Officially known as MPEG-1 Audio Layer III.
  • OGGLearn about OGG file format and APIs that can create and open OGG files. An In-Depth Look at the Open-Source Audio Container
  • RALearn about RA file format and APIs that can create and open RA files. It is also known pioneer of internet streaming audio files.
  • SDTLearn about SDT (Standard Data Transfer or Scientific Data Transfer) file format and APIs that can create, read, convert, and open SDT files.
  • STAPA comprehensive guide to PowerPoint's template container. Learn about STAP file format and APIs that can open, read, convert and create STAP files.
  • WAVLearn about WAV file format and APIs that can create and open WAV files.